Twitter gives Trump Jr. a tweet timeout for pandemic misinfo
Conservative media outlets, pundits and personalities promoted the video across Facebook and Twitter on Monday. Trumpโs son took to Twitter Monday night to share the misleading video with his 5 million followers, calling it a โmust watch!! !โBecause it spread misinformation about treating the coronavirus, Twitter required Trump Jr. take down the video and put his account on a 12-hour timeout, a Twitter spokesman confirmed Tuesday. Versions of the video are still circulating widely on platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, racking up millions of views. Facebook and Twitter said they have removed several versions and are working to take down others.